East African Playgrounds
There are Intro Meetings for this project every Wednesday at 1pm in The Old Bar, Leeds University Union.
The last meeting will take place on 23rd November 2011.
Quick Facts
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When?
9th June – 8th July, 14th July – 12th August or 18th August – 16th September.
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Where?
Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania – Africa.
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Registration
£50.
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Fundraising Target
£600 per person.
What’s It Like?
“Embarking on a project with East African Playgrounds was like nothing I’d ever done before. The children have to grow up so fast due to the immense pressures they face but the playground we built gave them the opportunity to be children and have fun like all children should.
The experience of living as locals brought us closer to the community and formed bonds and friends for life.” Tash Brooks – EAP 2010.
More Info
Leeds RAG works in conjunction with the East African Playgrounds charity to bring you this project. Here are some words from the charity about what you can expect from it:
East African Playgrounds (EAP) is a UK based charity, founded and ran by ex-Leeds students. The charity has been running for 3 years now, being a small charity we are able to provide a the personal feel to volunteering. We work with local communities in East Africa to create playgrounds for the local children to explore, socialise, relax and play.
It began as a one of project, but due to its demand both in East Africa and the UK volunteers, it has expanded to be a charity.
Building playgrounds will not change the world, but it will complement the work of existing charities and give children something that many others take for granted.
Our work benefits whole communities and enables the children to learn new social skills, to think for themselves, use their imagination, as well as develop their problem solving skills. The playgrounds EAP build aims to be both inclusive and educational. The money you raise will help us build more playground facilities, ensure more children have assess and a place to call their own.
EAP works mainly in Uganda and we have some fantastic projects coming up in 2012 waiting just for you. As a volunteer you can come and join us at on the beautiful islands of Ssese, in Masaka town or in Iganga. All three locations are a fantastic base for travelling around Uganda and East Africa.
You will be spending your weekdays working hard building and submerged in local life. Then at the weekends get ready to be in awe when on safari, stunned by the beaches and feel like an explorer abseiling down a waterfall in Sipi Falls.
If you would like more information, please get in touch: info@eastafricanplaygrounds.org and check out EAP’s website www.eastafricanplaygrounds.org’
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Documents
East African Playgrounds Application Form
